Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars

 found on the internet somewhere

  

Ingredients

·       1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

·       1 cup all-purpose flour

·       1½ teaspoons baking powder

·       1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

·       ½ teaspoon salt

·       1¼ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)

·       6 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter, divided

·       ¼ cup whole milk

·       ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

·       3 tablespoons honey

·       1 large egg

·       2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1.    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

2.   Whisk 1¼ cups oats, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup whole-wheat flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon and ½ teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.

3.   Whisk 1¼ cups banana, 4 tablespoons peanut butter, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup applesauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Fold the oat mixture into the banana mixture until just combined and no dry streaks remain; transfer to the prepared baking pan, spreading into an even layer. Dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter evenly on top. Using a toothpick or a paring knife, drag the peanut butter throughout the oat mixture, creating a marbled look.

4.   Bake until the edges begin pulling away from the pan sides, about 30 minutes.

5.    Let stand in the pan on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.